Jason Solanki
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Wine lover since 2001! My interest in wine began while touring the factory where they printed the LCBO VINTAGES magazine.
Over time, my passion for wine grew. Now, I am highly regarded by friends and colleagues as a resource for when they need a wine for that special occasion, be it an anniversary, birthday, wedding, gatherings at home, or when they want to impress their special friend or the In-Laws.
Combining my interest in the Internet/web/computers, you can find me at https://vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com where you will find more wine reviews, events and contests.
Reviews
Montes Purple Angel 2016, Do Colchagua Valley
Colchagua Valley, Chile$69.95
Fresh, fragrant aromatics deliver floral, purple fruits, violets aromas along with some spice, dark berry, and herbaceous notes. The medium-full bodied palate has lovely, balanced aroma replays supported by medium-firm tannins and very good acidity. Finishes long and herbally. 92% Carmenere and 8% Petit Verdot. Tasted Sept/2019.
4.5 Stars
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Cave Spring Csv Riesling 2015, Cave Spring Vineyard, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada$29.95
Highly aromatic and very appealing nose of mineral and petrol with herbally hints and whiffs of orange citrus. It's off-dry on the palate, with lovely aroma replays, and lively acids balancing the sweetness. Excellent finish length. Consistently superb, year-after-year. Tasted Mar/2017.
4.5 Stars
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Versado Reserva Ancient Malbec 2013, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$48.75
Medium-high intensity aromas that offer savoury, meaty, and smoked herb notes that follow through on the spicy, full-bodied palate. It is very smooth with refined tannins and juicy acidity. Excellent finish length with lingering smoky, peppery, and meaty notes. Tasted Oct/2019.
4.5 Stars
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Hidden Bench Fume Blanc Rosomel Vineyard 2016, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$29.95
This barrel-aged Sauvignon Blanc has a reserved nose offering hints of grapefruit and herbs. The dry palate is medium-bodied and creamy with very nice aroma replays and impressive depth of fruit. Nicely balanced overall with very good acidity and subtle oak that is well-integrated. Excellent finish length. Should improve with time. Tasted Apr/2018.
4.5 Stars
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Vina Tondonia Red Reserva 2006, Rioja Alta
Rioja, Spain$59.95
A blend of 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, 5% Graciano, and 5% Mazuelo, this medium-high intensity nose of red cherry, strawberry, florals with subtle nuances of forest floor. It is medium-full bodied with supple, integrated, and fine, dusty textured tannins with lovely aroma replays. Acids are very good, while the mid-palate has a slightly tart, sour cherry character. Long, earthy finish. Maturing well, and should continue to drink well into the late 20's. Tasted Oct/2019.
4.5 Stars
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Reichsgraf Von Kesselstatt Nies'chen Riesling Kabinett 2014, Pradikätswein
Mosel, Germany$27.95
Medium-high intensity nose that has stony mineral, grapefruit, white peach, and honeysuckle aromas. Acids are bright refreshing on the semi-sweet palate with very nice aromas replays along with earthy/mineral notes. Honeyed finish with excellent length. Tasted May/2016.
4.5 Stars
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Montes Wings Carmenere 2019, D.O. Apalta, Valle De Colchagua
Colchagua Valley, Chile$67.95
This blend of 85% Carmenère and 15% Cabernet Franc has an open, medium-high to highly aromatic nose that is fresh and elegantly herbaceous with currant, cassis, and tobacco aromas adding pleasure. It's medium-full bodied with a tight mouthfeel and lovely, tangy aroma replays of currant and cocoa notes on the flavour profile. It's juicy with fresh acidity, along with green pepper and herbal notes on the mid-palate. Tight tannins lead to a long, youthful finish. Enjoy over the next 10+ years. Tasted Sept. 2023.
4.5 Stars
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Fontodi Chianti Classico 2019, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$39.95
This Sangiovese has savoury and earthy, medium-high intensity aromas of wet earth, brett, and oak spice in a reductive profile. On the medium-full to full-bodied palate it has very good concentration and a crunchy mouthfeel with savoury aroma replays plus notes of truffle, mocha, and herbs. Structured with supple tannins and very good acidity. Wet earth notes linger on the long, balanced finish. Tasted May 2022.
4.5 Stars
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4.5 Stars
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